China is actively exploring military applications for DeepSeek’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
A recent white paper by Chongqing Landship Information Technology, a firm specializing in autonomous driving solutions, highlights potential uses of DeepSeek in military contexts, such as controlling unmanned vehicles and issuing commands.
Chinese military analysts suggest that DeepSeek’s AI can enhance real-time battlefield analysis, improving situational awareness and enabling faster, more accurate command decisions. Its advanced reasoning and predictive modeling could optimize war-gaming simulations, aiding commanders in anticipating enemy movements and refining tactical responses.
This initiative is part of China’s broader strategy to integrate AI into defense systems, aiming to modernize its military capabilities and achieve a technological edge. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is focusing on AI-driven autonomous vehicles, missile guidance, target detection, and electronic warfare.
However, China’s pursuit of military AI faces challenges, including limited access to advanced semiconductor technologies due to international export controls. The global semiconductor supply chain’s complexity and geopolitical tensions further complicate China’s efforts to advance its AI-driven military applications.
Chinese defense firm Landship has integrated DeepSeek AI into its Xingji P60 (CS/VP16B) self-driving military vehicle, which was showcased at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Huawei is also using its Mobile Data Center (MDC) to support DeepSeek’s military deployment roadmap.
As China accelerates its AI-driven military strategy, the US has raised national security concerns. US lawmakers have proposed banning DeepSeek for government use, and agencies like NASA and the Navy have already restricted its usage.
Despite challenges, China sees DeepSeek as a critical asset for modernizing warfare, enhancing military automation, and predicting enemy tactics, while the US views it as a potential security threat.
I’m David Paul, a news writer at DeepSeek Insider, where I cover the latest developments in artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), and emerging AI tools in the market. With a keen interest in these cutting-edge technologies, I deliver insightful and timely updates to keep our audience informed and engaged.